Without You (A Young K FanFiction)

Chapter 17 - I Like You

Bullet was a blockbuster hit in Korea and the Philippines. It was also shown in the US and other Asian countries.

The winter was nearly over, but it was still cold, especially for me. The dating rumor had been forgotten as well. It was replaced by talks about DAY6's upcoming web drama. I was relieved actually.

When the band arrived in Korea from their European tour, Young Hyun immediately called me.

"Hey, Jjang! What's up?" He sounded like he did not know about the rumors.

"Yo! So far I'm doing great." I lied. The rumor actually took a toll on me.

"You sure? You know, we can talk it out." So he knew.

I sighed. "It's nothing, really."

Then, I heard Jae in the background said, "Is that Jjang?"

"Yeah. Wae?" (Why?)

Then the next voice I heard was Jae's.

"Ya. Jjang, why didn't you tell us?"

I laughed at him. Somehow, the spoiled surprise became funny.

"Hey, brother. How's Europe?"

"Europe is still Europe, but why didn't you inform us that we have an upcoming project together?" He whined like a child. "Is it the web drama?"

"It is."

"Wahh...Jinjja. You actually fooled us acting like you know nothing."

"Hey. Have you forgotten that I'm a director? Of course, I should also know how to act."

I imagined him rolling his eyeballs. "You should treat us, you know, for the success of your film and for fooling us."

My smile faded. Would it still be possible to meet them outside work after the controversy?

"Uhm...I don't think I have spare time before our filming start." I was not only a director; I was also a good liar. "But we'll be meeting soon anyway to talk about the drama."

He must have felt my hesitation because he did not push further. "Okay. But we should meet soon, okay?"

I nodded although he would not see.

Then he returned the phone to Young Hyun.

"Should I go to your place? I really wanted to talk to you."

My heartbeat turned a notch. "No. We'll be meeting soon anyway. Plus what if your fans would see you?"

"It doesn't matter."

Why was he so stubborn?

"Hey, you should think about your reputation. A dating rumor is something you shouldn't deal with at this time of your career."

I heard him sigh. "I'll just knock on your door, okay?"

"Hey--"

"Bye."

And he ended the call just like that.

Two weeks after that call he hadn't gone to my apartment. Honestly, I was waiting for him. But I had to go to Manila to promote Bullet, so I texted Jae about my travel. I trusted him to relay my message to Young Hyun. I did not call or text him since the controversy because I was...afraid? Ashamed?